Mechanical Engineer, Components and Propulsion

1 hour, 35 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
IoT and Embedded Systems
Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised

Description

  • Lead the conceptualization, design, and detailed engineering of novel propulsion systems, including engines, motors, pumps, and thermal or fluidic management components.
  • Design and optimize mechanical components and subsystems such as gearboxes, actuators, mechanisms, and structural elements.
  • Perform computational and analytical studies using CFD, FEA, thermodynamic modeling, and related multi-physics simulation tools.
  • Fabricate, assemble, test, and validate propulsion prototypes and key components.
  • Develop test plans, execute experiments, collect data, and perform root cause analysis to improve designs.
  • Collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Software, and Manufacturing teams to integrate propulsion and mechanical components into larger platforms.
  • Optimize designs for manufacturability, maintainability, scalability, reliability, and mass targets.
  • Support projects across multiple teams, with potential travel depending on the role.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 3+ years of direct, hands-on experience in propulsion system design, analysis, or high-performance mechanical component development.
  • Experience with propulsion systems such as electric motors, internal combustion engines, jet engines, or rocket engines.
  • Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and turbomachinery.
  • Proficiency with CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent or OpenFOAM.
  • Proficiency with FEA tools such as ANSYS or Nastran, and other multi-physics simulation tools.
  • Strong mechanical design and CAD skills using SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar software.
  • Understanding of GD&T, materials selection, and manufacturing processes for high-performance components.
  • Experience planning and analyzing propulsion or component-level testing, including data acquisition, instrumentation, and experimental validation.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits

  • US salary range of $129,000 to $171,000 USD.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Top-tier health and recovery support as part of the benefits package.
  • Full-time employee benefits from Anduril.
  • Information on additional benefits is available through Anduril's careers benefits page.

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